Pupil Premium

The Pupil Premium is a special funding initiative which targets additional funds to the school for the benefit of children from low income families. These are identified by known eligibility for Free School Meals (FSM), children who have been looked after (fostered or in care) continuously for more than six months and pupils from ‘service’ families are also
included. Pupils who have been eligible for FSM at any point in the last 6 years are also included in the allocation calculation (known as the Ever 6 measure).

Schools are free to spend the Pupil Premium funding as they wish, but they are held accountable and must report on how the funding has been used to support these groups of children. From September 2012 this information must be made available.

At Marfleet Primary Academy, we are deeply committed to social justice and ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has an equal chance to succeed. Our 2024/25 results highlight this mission in action: 71% of our disadvantaged pupils achieved the expected standard in Reading, Writing, and Maths combined—performing significantly higher than the national average for similar pupils (45%). By identifying and dismantling specific ‘Barriers to Success,’ we ensure that our school is a place where every child can excel, narrowing the achievement gap and fostering a culture of true equity and ambition.

Pupil Premium strategy 2025/2026